greenback
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The greenback gained broadly against Asian currencies as demand for safe-haven assets rebounded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The greenback rose 0.2% to 158.87 yen and strengthened 0.25% to 1,428.00 won.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Most Asian currencies strengthened against the greenback, which had been buoyed by the risk-off mood that has dominated markets throughout the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The greenback is tracking a quarterly gain not seen since late 2024.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
I wouldn’t do it even if Anatole paid me in greenback American dollars.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing greenback
Chapter 17: The Civil War
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Chapter 4, Sections 1–4
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